Blood is in the water, according to the Houston Astros. In game two of the 2022 ALCS against the Yankees, the defending AL champs have a comfortable 2-0 lead. They’ve been able to do it because of their flawless pitching rotation. The New York offence has been neutralised by their starters, and the damage has only been increased by the relievers.
Because of this, we can anticipate the Astros to go all-out in the upcoming two ALCS games against the Yankees. That is evident in the players they have chosen to start Games 3 and 4 of the ALCS. They will put Cristian Javier and Lance McCullers Jr., two young yet skilled players, under pressure.
Cristian Javier will start Game 3 of the ALCS. pic.twitter.com/oPgzES6zB2
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 21, 2022
Lance McCullers Jr. will start Game 4 of the ALCS. pic.twitter.com/Yn4WkHJqgM
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 21, 2022
Cristian Javier has become a true elite option for the Astros in 2022 after spending time in the bullpen. This year, he was catapulted into the starting lineup, and his strong performance earned their faith. His 11.7 S09 and 2.54 ERA are evidence of how deadly he is on the mound.
On the other side, Lance McCullers Jr. has been one of the Astros’ rotation’s most coveted stars. Over the past few years, the right-hander has endured a number of serious ailments. But LMJ is a sight to behold when he’s healthy, like he is this season. Houston will put its faith in him to possibly complete a sweep of the series.
The pitching staff of the Astros has absolutely destroyed the once-dominant Yankees in the ALCS thus far. Can Javier and McCullers keep their winning streak going?
Astros name starting for Games 3, 4, and the ALCS as they aim to sweep the Yankees, according to ClutchPoints.
